CanuckInUSA 0 #1 August 25, 2004 I'm sick and tired of all the political mumbo-jumbo on these boards. Let's add some sports controversy to the mix. Anyone familar with the NCAA versus world class moguls skier/football player Jeremy Bloom? This was taken from the Chicago Tribune website today: Quote Jeremy Bloom's college football career is officially over. The junior receiver lost a last-ditch effort to keep his college eligibility Tuesday when an NCAA panel turned down his appeal to be allowed to receive endorsements as a professional skier and still play football for Colorado. "We're all really disappointed, even though we knew going into today there was only a small chance for reversal," Colorado head coach Gary Barnett said. "Personally, I'm extremely disappointed in the lack of flexibility by the NCAA." Bloom, the reigning world champion in freestyle moguls and a 2002 Olympian, started accepting endorsements last winter, claiming he can't afford to prepare for the 2006 Torino Olympics without financial support. NCAA rules allow athletes to accept salaries as professionals in other sports, but they aren't allowed to accept money from sponsors. Bloom, 22, who finished second on Colorado's career list with five touchdowns of 75 yards or longer, was to be one of just two returning players with a collegiate reception. The thing that really gets me is this statement: QuoteNCAA rules allow athletes to accept salaries as professionals in other sports, but they aren't allowed to accept money from sponsors. WTF I say? How is accepting money as being a professional athlete different than accepting money from sponsors. I can understand the NCAA's position if this money was accepted for an athlete competing in the same sport. But Bloom is accepting money for his skiing career, not football career. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #2 August 25, 2004 QuoteBut Bloom is accepting money for his skiing career, not football career. Actually, he's accepting it for use of his name, which could be associated with either. I never heard of him, but I'd guess he's better known as a football player since that has a much larger following than mogul skiing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #3 August 25, 2004 QuoteI've never heard of him He is after all, the reigning World Champion in freestyle moguls. But I guess you've got to following World Cup Freestyle Skiing (or the Winter Olympics) to know this. There are thousands and thousands of NCAA athletes. How many World Cup Freestyle skiers are there? Not many. The guy is a gifted athlete and the NCAA has fumbled the ball again because of their out dated rules and regulations. Oh and don't be surprised if you see him in an NFL uniform after the 2006 or 2010 Winter Olympics. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #4 August 25, 2004 QuoteThere are thousands and thousands of NCAA athletes. But how many are on TV every week for a half a year? QuoteOh and don't be surprised if you see him in an NFL uniform after the 2006 or 2010 Winter Olympics. How does that indicate that he's not famous for football? The NCAA rules are there for a good reason, this guy is in a strange situation, but why should they re-write the rules for this one guy? I'm sure he was, or should have been aware of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #5 August 25, 2004 QuoteHow does that indicate that he's not famous for football? Well he's obviously not that famous for some of you if nobody has heard of him (despite the fact that he play two years of NCAA Division I football for CU, competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics and is the current World Champion in Freestyle Moguls skiing). But I guess you've got to be in this part of the country to know anything about him. This statement is not a slam on you, it's understandable if you don't know about his football career if you don't get to see CU games on TV. The thing that gets me is this: Quote NCAA rules allow athletes to accept salaries as professionals in other sports, but they aren't allowed to accept money from sponsors. It just doesn't make sense. QuoteI'm sure he was, or should have been aware of them. Yes Bloom was/is aware of the NCAA rules. He's just trying to get them to see the difference between having a basketball player (as an example) accepting endorsement money for basketball. The guy is after all trying to win World Cup and Olympic medals for his country in skiing while still trying to pursue a football career because he has the talent to compete in both sports. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #6 August 25, 2004 I heard, while watching the olympics, that the US gymnastics team, in it's entirety, will be touring and performing for audiences in the US after the Olympics end. Presumably, they will be compensated for these performances. Does this mean that the gymnasts (mostly women) who are still in (or not yet in) college will not be allowed to compete in NCAA competition?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #7 August 25, 2004 My question is "why does the NCAA care if an athlete accepts sponsorship in a sport not governed by the NCAA?" Is their problem that they're not getting a cut? God knows college athletics has more than it's fair share of sponsors already, but they are team level so the NCAA makes out like bandits.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #8 August 25, 2004 QuoteIs their problem that they're not getting a cut? I wouldn't be surprised if this was the reason. Oh well, it's the NCAA's and their fans loss that a world class gifted athlete will not be seen on the football field this season. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricTheRed 0 #9 August 25, 2004 Their take is probably that it would be too easy to use this as a loophole. After all, how hard would it be to have Nike sponser gifted B-Ball player XX in basket weaving (even if he sucked at it) It follows the "its better to screw one guy (who will probably be just fine anyway cuz he's so good) than to break the system rule.illegible usually Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #10 August 25, 2004 I think its total BS and actually quite sad. Such a double standard to say that a football player can play pro baseball in the summer and be compensated while the rest of the student athletes are not allowed to even hold jobs. Also, Jeremy was a model student athelete. He was actually articulate and passing classes with the intent to graduate. Such a shame and a loss not only for CU, but for the NCAA as well. I wonder if he will take the CU logo off his skiing helmet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #11 August 25, 2004 We don't want athletes to be sponsored. If an athlete is sponsored, that means the athlete will make money instead fo the program and the NCAA. So, all those sponsorships seen at the events, the Nike provided cleats, the Riddel helmets, and the NCAA logo will be usurped by some peasant athlete who won't give them a cut. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites